Electrical Distribution Electrician - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Job Posting Title:
Electrical Distribution Electrician

* Hiring Department:Utilities and Energy Management

* Position Open To:All Applicants

* Weekly Scheduled Hours:40

* FLSA Status:To Be Determined at Offer

* Earliest Start Date:Ongoing

* Position Duration:Expected to Continue

* Location:AUSTIN, TX

* Job Details:Who We Are

We are "the power behind UT."

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin.

We have more than 170 employees in five divisions:

Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Optimization, Mechanical Distribution, Power Plant and Chilling Stations, and Support Services.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:

Safety:
Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.

Respect:
Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.

Integrity:
Transparency, honesty, trust, and ethics in our work and our relationships.

Reliability:
Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.

Teamwork:
Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.

Excellence:
Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university.

We look forward to hearing from you

Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.

Purpose

Provide journeyman-level skills and expertise applicable to the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, repair, and evaluation of medium voltage electrical power distribution systems.

Repair and maintain the outdoor area, street, and recreation/spotlighting.

General Notes

Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate.

Applicant required to successfully complete physical abilities testing to remove/replace a large manhole cover weighing 100 lbs and drag 10 ft.; push/pull 100 lbs resistance; lift/carry 90 lbs, lift one-45 lbs of weight up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces, and other tasks.

Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Work on call, and overtime as requested. Work on elevated structures.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify low and medium voltage metal-enclosed and metal-clad switchgear. All underground, exposed and overhead distribution systems including raceway, insulated, and non-insulated cable systems, all lighting systems, and all emergency systems. It is expected you will document work electronically.
Medium, and low voltage cable pulling, and splicing for lead jacketed and EPR cables. Designated personnel required to climb high structures for servicing lighting.
Operate forklift, bobcat, backhoe, bucket truck, cable trailer, cable pulling devices, and assorted personnel lifts. Drive UT vehicle. Maintains acceptable driving record as required by UT Systems Policy UTS157.
Update record drawings and create switching orders. Review and evaluate design proposals and specifications for feasibility. Effectively communicate verbally and electronically.
Participate in the on-call program and working after-hours.
Perform other related functions as assigned. Experience with standard hand tools, digital volt-ohm meter, high voltage tester, high pot, megohmmeter. Training certification required within 18 months. Required to wear uniforms and carry University issues cell phone during work and on call hours.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, or GED. Three years experience as a Journeyman level Distribution Electrician, or Licensed Journeyman Electrician. Drivers License.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years experience at maintaining, and modifying switchgear. Three years of lineman experience. Ability to use personal computer for developing drawings and providing written instructions. Accuracy in developing record drawings, and equipment specifications. Demonstrate ability to work well within a team environment. Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.

If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$50,448 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands:

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in all weather conditions
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks:

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions:

May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
May be required to operate job related equipment.
Participate in on-call program.

Work Shift

40 Hour Work Schedule; Tuesday-Friday, 06:30 AM-05:00 PM

Required Materials

Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

* Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

* Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

* Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

* Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

* Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

* Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

* E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

* Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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